Birmingham paid tribute to the victims of the terror attacks in Brussels as the city's landmark library was lit with the colours of the Belgian flag.

The Library of Birmingham's night-time tribute began at 7pm on Tuesday and will continue through the night as a mark of respect following the deadly attacks on Brussels airport and the city's metro system.

More than 30 people were killed in explosions at Zaventem international airport and Maelbeek metro station in the centre of Brussels on Tuesday morning. A suicide bomber is understood to have triggered at least one of the explosions at the airport.

So-called ISIS or Daesh has claimed responsibility for the attacks, it has been widely reported.

Mark Rogers, chief executive of Birmingham City Council, said: “Following the recent atrocities in Belgium, Turkey and last year’s attacks on Paris, we wanted to show our solidarity with all nations affected by these terrible events.

“Maintenance work on the library meant we could not display the flag’s three colours together, but we were determined to show our solidarity and support – so the Library of Birmingham will pulse in the black, gold and red of Belgium throughout the night.”